The program “memory & will” looks to the past and imagines the future from an Afrocentric gaze. Where the first half is concerned with the liberating power of traditional African balafon music and African-American spirituals, the second half ushers in a new, Afrofuturist aesthetic representing the imaginative sonic world of tomorrow.Included in the Washington Post’s […]
Event Neighborhood: Dorchester
“Is This America?” – Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer
IS THIS AMERICA? A Free Music Event about Voting Rights Celebrating the life and legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer IS THIS AMERICA? tells the story of the great African American voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, who despite intimidation and threats of death, successfully advocated for the registration of Black voters in her home state of Mississippi […]
It’s Electric: A Transit Equity Fair
The Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation (CSNDC) and Green Energy Consumers Alliance are cohosting a fun electric car showcase and transportation fair at Harambee Park on Saturday, August 10. We’ll have: An electric vehicle showcase and information about rebates and incentives Free bike checks and electric bike test-rides thanks to Bikes Not Bombs The City […]
Ward 15 Democratic Committee meeting
“The Ward 15 Democratic Party Committee will hold its June monthly meeting via Zoom on Saturday, June 15, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. All are welcome to join as we interview candidates for local elections and discuss the issues facing our community and country. To receive a Zoom invitation, send a message to ward15demsboston@gmail.com.”
Words and Music – Poetry and Classical Guitar
Presented by Dorchester based chamber music nonprofit Convergence Ensemble and Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library, Words and Music explores spoken word and poetry in dialogue with classical guitar to create a back and forth of poetic commentary on music. Featuring intimate performances from our very own Charles Coe, treating us to his own […]
Ballet Banquet
Don’t miss BALLET BANQUET: An unforgettable celebration of dance! Presented by City Ballet of Boston and the youth dancers of Tony Williams Dance Center. April 26 7:00 pm April 27 3:00 pm April 28 3:00 pm Strand Theatre 543 Columbia Rd Dorchester, MA 02125 The performances will celebrate a range of ballet styles and music, […]
ABCD Health Services hosts film screening for Black Maternal Health Week
Did you know the rate of pregnancy-related death for Black women is almost three times the rate for white women? ABCD Health Services invites you to a free community screening of the award-winning film Birthing Justice in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week. This moving film demonstrates the complex obstacles Black women experience when accessing […]
Ward 15 Democratic Party committee monthly meeting
“The Ward 15 Democratic Party Committee holds its monthly meeting on Saturday, March 16, 2024, 9:00-10:30 AM. All are welcome and can join the zoom webinar using the link: https://tinyurl.com/DemsWard15.”
American Voice in Poetry and Song III
Join singer and actor Davron Monroe and pianist Rachel Goodwin on March 17th at 4:00 PM for an event featuring African American Art Songs and Spirituals juxtaposed with poetry and prose by literary performer and poet Regie Gibson. This Convergence Ensemble event is hosted by the historic First Baptist Church in Dorchester (401 Ashmont St, Dorchester, […]
Ward 15 Community meeting
The Ward 15 Democratic Party Committee will hold its Annual Caucus: Saturday, February 17, 9:00-10:30 AM on Zoom. To register, use the link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4DQs2OHMRdqk1oj1ARfnEQ. The caucus will elect delegates to the Democratic State Convention to be held on June 1. Any registered Democrat in Ward 15 may nominate and vote at the caucus to be […]
“Keeping it Moving to a Better YOU” Workshop Presentation
Keeping it Moving to a Better YOU” workshop is a FREE workshop presentation dedicated to impacting the lives of young girls and ladies ages 8-18. Discussion topics will include: • Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention • Self-esteem • Self-confidence • Self-love Through these discussions, authors Leslie Guity and Mitzi Carrasquillo pledge to tirelessly serve in the community […]
Flea Market at First Baptist Church in Dorchester
The First Baptist Church in Dorchester is hosting its annual flea market on Saturdays, September 23 and 30 from 9:00am-3:00pm. Located at 401 Ashmont Street on the corner of Ashmont & Adams Street. For more info: fbcd@fbcdorchester.com or call 617.282.1391.
